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Mike Vrabel Puts Patriots Back on Top With 14-3 Debut Season

The former New England linebacker leveraged a swift climb through college-to-pro coaching to reset the franchise's direction.

Overview

  • New England hired Mike Vrabel in January 2025 to replace Jerod Mayo as head coach.
  • Vrabel delivered a 10-win surge to 14-3 with an AFC East title in 2025, as quarterback Drake Maye rose into MVP consideration.
  • Through the 2025 season, Vrabel's career record is reported at 68-48, placing him among the top active head coaches in total wins.
  • His coaching path ran from Ohio State to the Texans, then to the Titans, where he reached the 2019 AFC Championship Game and won AFC South titles in 2020 and 2021 before two losing seasons led to his exit.
  • He spent 2024 as a Browns coaching and personnel consultant after a decorated Patriots playing career that included three Super Bowl rings and two Super Bowl touchdown receptions.